MEYERSDALE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Meyersdale Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Meyersdale Area SD school district, located in Meyersdale, PA with about 287 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Meyersdale Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Meyersdale Area High School, located in the rural community of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Meyersdale Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As a staple of Somerset County, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-school atmosphere to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Meyersdale Area High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture. The district is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body by focusing on core academic standards while encouraging civic responsibility. By maintaining its location on Shaw Mines Road, the school remains a central point for community engagement and the educational development of the area’s youth.

For more information, contact Meyersdale Area HS at (814) 634-8311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.